CALLUM PATERSON reckons expert tuition from Hearts legend John Robertson can turn him into a Tynecastle top gun.

The teenager has revealed his entire approach to striking has changed after one-to-one sessions with the club’s record goalscorer.

Robertson is coaching the kids for free as Hearts heroes muck in to help the struggling club and Paterson insists his outlook to the role has changed completely since working with the former hitman and manager.

The 18-year-old has the job of getting the goals for the youthful Gorgie outfit this term.

But ahead of the season opener against St Johnstone, Paterson reckons the pressure and tension has been lifted due to the advice and nous of Robbo.

He said: “He’s taught me a lot in the last couple of weeks.

“The experience he has gained over the years has helped my game a lot.

“I’m mobile but his finishing and movement is ridiculous.

“I just need to learn from him. He’s unbelievable. The way he describes things, how he can make you relax in front of goal, how he teaches you technique and running off the ball and stuff.

“He’s one of the best strikers who’s ever played in Scotland, so I can only take good things from him. Is he still banging in the goals in training? Of course he is. He’s better than me!

“To be honest, with one-on-ones in pre-season, I just kind of blasted them. They were on my left foot and I tried to smash them in but he’s taught me to relax and try and caress it in.”

With a 15-point handicap at the start of this season due to the club’s administration, the scrap to dodge the drop begins from day one. Paterson said: “There’s a lot on everyone’s shoulders. If we get a result on Sunday it’s going to get us off to a flier.

“There is a fearlessness. Nine out of the 11 players that are playing week in week out never even played last year, so this is a big chance for them to take now.